Bubba Makes Amends, Issues Apology And Desire To Learn French Pronunciations

Lawrence Donegan with the always frank Bubba Watson speaking at length about his disastrous visit to Paris, suggesting he was not showing disrespect but simply could not pronounce certain landmarks. He also said he has a fear of large crowds, explaining his issues with the security and expressed a desire to return.

More importantly, the full and sincere apology will have the tabloids moving on to bigger and better subjects!

"But now I see that I was wrong. There is a lot of learning I have to do and a lot of growing up I have to do."

As for future overseas trips, Watson said he intended to play in two more European Tour events this year. "I would also like to go back to France next year," he added. "Though I am not sure they will want me after all this stuff."

Gene Wojciechowski filed his take on Bubba as well and revealed this about the return to the States.

He stiffed reporters at the French Open. He was becoming a bit of a jerk.

But the jerk broke down and cried on the drive from the airport to his home after landing back in the States. He told his wife Angie, "I just want to play golf. I don't understand this other stuff."

The criticism, however much deserved, wounded Watson. He struggled with the reaction to his comments, and he still struggles with the attention he receives. Despite winning three times on tour (twice this season), Watson doesn't consider himself a star. Problem is, others do.